How do I list the games and cabinets that stay with my arcade?

Make the list item by item. Record the name of each game, where it stands, its serial number if you can find it, and its condition. Include the small things too: stools, signage, token machines, security cameras, storage racks and spare parts. If it matters to the buyer, put it on the page.

Then sort by ownership. Some machines may be leased, financed or placed by a supplier who shares the takings. Those cannot simply be listed as yours. Say plainly which units are owned outright and which need a third party’s agreement to move.

Share the list early and invite the buyer to walk the floor with it. Photograph each cabinet and keep copies. Keep a note of anything you want to remove before closing, such as personal items. Your lawyer will attach the final list to the sale documents, so it helps if it is already clear and complete. If a machine is not working, say so on the list rather than leaving it to be found. Buyers tend to accept a broken cabinet that was disclosed far more easily than one that was hidden.

Key takeaways

• List each item with serial number, condition and who owns it.
• Separate owned units from leased or revenue-share units.
• Walk the floor with the buyer and photograph everything.
• Note any machine that is broken so nothing is hidden.